unacceptably

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Recent Examples of unacceptably Much like the Women’s Health Initiative, the HABITS trial – along with a similar study called the Stockholm Trial – gained much attention by suggesting that menopausal hormone therapy was unacceptably risky for breast cancer survivors. Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The Falcons were some unacceptably bad special teams plays away from winning the division last season. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 July 2026 For those not familiar with the term, anti-natalism is a philosophical stance that views life as unacceptably full of suffering and procreation as a morally indefensible thing. Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026 That was relegated to the basement, where the unacceptably bleak bathroom stood. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2026 Pandemic learning loss in California was among the highest in the nation, and recovery efforts have been unacceptably slow. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 The mayor and the City Council have been warned for years that these shortcomings were leaving the city unacceptably vulnerable to the very kind of emergency that wiped out my home, killed 12 of my neighbors and burned 7,000 additional structures. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 The company is keeping a particularly close eye on the potential for unacceptably high wind speeds. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026 The Fed rate's too high, unacceptably high. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unacceptably
Adverb
  • While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • His approach reflects a belief that homes should feel lived in rather than overly precious.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Webb, though, was in no mood to celebrate the win on a day where the Giants (48-65) sold because of how poorly their season has gone.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Chicken satay with a restrained peanut sauce is a solid choice, too.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Like Rominger, Crowfoot said the ESA can at times be too heavy handed, and said there was always room to tweak the law, particularly in an era where California is confronting a cost of living crisis some pin on regulations restricting growth.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Another would be to coat your thumbs with a bad-tasting substance.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Of course, Hole himself isn’t averse to breaking bad, either.
    Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Going forward, will players be excessively punished for the NCAA’s lack of leadership over the last decade/eternity?
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The prior authorization process is supposed to prevent providers from billing fraudulently or excessively for medically unnecessary services by forcing providers to get permission from insurance companies before administering care.
    Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026
Adverb
  • But, positioned 11th in the GC before the mountains, Włodarczyk is not riding badly and could yet pull out some great performances.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The whole thing reminded me so much of Willow, when Kael’s forces arrive at Tir Asleen and Madmartigan tries to act tough and intimidating despite being badly outnumbered.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Unacceptably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unacceptably. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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